Posted August 9, 2021 in Sacred Stories

Two Dimes!!!

Sacred Stories

It was a significant birthday. She was 70!

Two of her best friends were out of town.

At the end of the day, as she went from the living room through the kitchen to her bedroom, she saw a dime on the floor! A dime always made her think […]

Posted May 2, 2021 in Sacred Stories

Gunner

Sacred Stories

It was his birthday.

He had wanted to get a dog for so long but the landlord would not allow dogs where he lived.

So his mom went online and ordered him a little Ty puppy dog for his birthday.

When she received it, she opened the tag […]

Posted September 18, 2020 in Sacred Stories

Fifty-Fourth Birthday

Sacred Stories

She was working on a very deep poem — inspired by her goddaughter’s birthday — with her four poet colleagues/friends on Zoom. She did not share the poem simply because hers was a personal piece not requiring critique, and others had pieces that did. She agreed to send it after the […]

Posted October 22, 2019 in Sacred Stories

Happy Birthday Coffee

She was on a group text. It was her birthday. A friend who was also on the group text sent a message to the group telling them about the birthday.

Another member of the list wrote, “I remember having seen you at Tosi’s Cafe a few years ago on your birthday. You had a […]

Posted October 22, 2019 in Sacred Stories

Happy Birthday in Heaven

She received a text message from her friend who was sharing a Facebook prompt that their mutual friend was having a birthday today. Their friend had passed several years ago.

She wrote back, “I had not realized her birthday was the same day as my daughter but that must be why she came to […]

Posted October 6, 2018 in Sacred Stories

Crossroads

Sacred Stories

When she got into her car “Crossroads” was playing on the radio. It was one of her son’s favorite songs.

See you at the crossroads, crossroads, crossroads So you won’t be lonely See you at the crossroads, crossroads, crossroads So you won’t be lonely See you at the crossroads, crossroads So you […]

Posted June 28, 2017 in Wholesome Thoughts

Special Day

Wholesome Thoughts

Today is my mother-in-law’s birthday. While she is no longer in body, remembering her special day continues to be special.

If you are interested in ways to honor friends or loved ones who have passed, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone or text (269) 921-2217.

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Posted April 8, 2017 in Sacred Stories

Happy Birthday!

Sacred Stories

It was the one-year birthday of her twins. Her daughter had lived only three-days.

She was trying to post a “happy birthday” message for her son on Facebook.

NONE of his posts were going through, until after she posted a photo of her daughter.

Her comment, “This little girl is […]